1:1 Learning Support Assistant (KS2 & KS3)

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Role: 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (LA funded) KS2 and KS3

Hours: 29.17 Hours per Week

Salary: Up to £15,423.23 per Annum

Location: Meoncross School

Contract: Fixed-Term / Part-Time

Start Date: September

About the School - Meoncross

At Meoncross School, we believe that education should inspire curiosity, build confidence and prepare young people to thrive in an ever-changing world. Located on the beautiful south coast, we are a thriving independent school for children from Nursery through to Year 11, where academic excellence is balanced with outstanding pastoral care and a genuine sense of community.

Our distinctive Coastal Education curriculum takes full advantage of our unique location, enriching learning through environmental awareness, outdoor experiences and meaningful connections with the local community. We encourage pupils to think creatively, develop resilience and become responsible global citizens, while nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

The wellbeing of our pupils and staff is central to everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels valued, listened to and empowered to achieve their potential. We recognise that happy, motivated staff are essential to providing the very best education for our pupils, and we actively promote professional development, collaboration and a healthy work-life balance.

As part of Blenheim Schools Group, we combine the warmth and personal approach of a close-knit school community with the opportunities, expertise and support of a wider educational organisation.

If you are passionate about education, share our commitment to excellence and wellbeing, and want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome your application.

About the Role

The post holders will assist in the educational and social development of a Year 6 and a Year 7 pupil (on a 1:1 basis) with Special Educational Needs, under direction of the SENDCo and teaching staff. This will involve helping the Class Teacher in supporting the pupil on a one-to-one or small group basis, across a wide range of activities and supported learning tasks, including the preparation and maintenance of differentiated resources, in order to meet the requirements of the pupil's Educational Care Health Plan. These posts are funded by the Local Authority.

About You

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Previous experience of working with young people, preferably in an educational setting
• Experience with children with SEND - ASC or SEMH
• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of supporting children with Special Educational Needs
• GCSEs in Maths and English, grade C or above.
• Level 3 Qualification in Learning Support Courses or Childcare, as relevant to the role, is desirable
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with children that encourages and enables child development
• Experience of successfully delivering a specific programme of support to an individual or small group of children
• Knowledge of KS2/ KS3
• Basic computer literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible approach to working

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for individuals and small groups.
  
• Deliver targeted support for pupils with SEND, including implementing IEPs, EHCPs and intervention programmes.
  
• Support learning across the curriculum, including the effective use of ICT.
  
• Promote positive behaviour, independence, wellbeing and inclusion.
  
• Provide pastoral support and contribute to safeguarding and child protection.
  
• Supervise pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes and other non-classroom activities.
  
• Support the delivery of school events, educational visits and extracurricular activities.
• Carry out administrative duties and participate in meetings and professional development.

Benefits

• Lunch during term time
• School fee discount
• Shopping discounts

Meoncross School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.